Why did you decide to include your child in an overnight nature experience?
As a dual-income household, how to spend long vacations was a big concern.
We had sent our child to after-school care and summer school, but as a parent we always felt it wasn't enough. Also, we had a strong desire to let our child play in nature as much as possible, especially at a young age, so we chose an overnight nature experience.
Why did you choose Campship Academy?
At first, I searched the internet for summer camps and read multiple sites, from large to small.
Among these, Campship's programs are unique in that, while other services offer similar programs, they offer a wide range of itineraries even within the same number of nights, many activities that can only be done in nature, and learning in nature are incorporated into the programs.
The fact that the leaders were properly introduced also gave me a sense of security, which was a deciding factor in my decision to participate. I have participated several times since then, and my first instinct was right on the money. I can feel the love the leaders have for the children, and the children are delighted to see their leaders again! This gives me peace of mind when I send them off every time.
What kind of conversation did you have with your child when they first joined?
Until he was about four years old, my brother had a shy personality and would cry as soon as he got separated from his parents in a new place. He had just entered the senior year of kindergarten, and we decided to have him participate, as this was a time when we could see his emotional growth. I think he was a little anxious at first, but being able to participate has helped him gain confidence and made him stronger.
This was my younger sister's first time participating in the preschool program, and as a parent I wanted her to have fun and come back home happy, but I was also worried that she would just have to endure and not have fun. In the end, she found a leader she loved, and I was relieved to hear her say with a smile, "It was fun, I'm glad I went!"
How did your child do after the program ended?
My brother loves Campship so much that he always says, "I want to stay at Campship forever!" and it has become a wonderful place for him, like a second family.
My sister liked the program so much that when she returned from it, she immediately started choosing which program she would join for her next long vacation.
The children's desire to go again gives parents a sense of security when sending them off.
Please tell us if there are any aspects of Campship Academy that you feel are uniquely good .
The number one reason is the leaders' enthusiasm for the program and their love for the children.
I feel that the children are not just one of the participants, but are being treated one-on-one. I also feel the warmth of the leaders carefully reporting to the parents after the event.
There are many options for program dates and locations, and each program has a different purpose, so neither children nor parents will get bored even if they participate every year.
The booklet that you receive before departure is very carefully made, and when parents read it together, it is so exciting that they will want to go along too, and children will be looking forward to participating even before they leave.
